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Kershaw gave up just an RBI ground out in the third inning as the only run he allowed. He gave up three hits and a walk over his nine innings throwing 107 pitches. Kershaw struck out five batters and lowered his ERA to 1.35.
The 25-year-old Kershaw has picked up back-to-back wins with one run allowed over 17 2/3 innings with 16 Ks over that span. He hasn't lost since falling to 2-2 on April 17 against San Diego. Kershaw makes his next appearance Sunday against the Cardinals.
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Maybin will hit in the cage and on the field over the next few days and will go on a rehab assignment in the minor leagues if all goes well. His assignment should begin Friday. Maybin could return for the Padres by the end of the month.
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Darnell was in San Diego last week to confer with team doctors. He already has had two operations on the shoulder in 2011 and 2012. Darnell is likely to be sidelined for a long time.
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Westbrook will likely need a rehab outing or two before the Cardinals consider adding him to the rotation. He'll likely be back in early June.
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Elbert needs a little more minor league seasoning before being activated from the disabled list after two elbow operations, according to manager Don Mattingly, MLB.com reports.
"His velocity still isn't where we want it to be," Mattingly said. "But he's going in the right direction."
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The infielder is two weeks into his 4-6 week timetable. The Dodgers will continue to monitor Ramirez's hamstring and will make sure he's fully healed before he thinks about returning.
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Immediate speculation was that Victorino re-injured his back, though that proved not to be the case. He is considered day to day for Boston.
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The Yankees took a 6-4 lead in the top of the 10th inning and Rivera closed the books on the Orioles with a 1-2-3 inning with one strikeout. He earned his 625th career save.
He lowered his ERA to 1.47 on the year and has recorded saves in six straight appearances. He's leading the American League in saves and is having a career year at 43 years of age.
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Gearrin threw two pitches to record the out after Julio Teheran and Luis Avilan put runners on base in the ninth. Gearrin's ERA is at 0.90.
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Morrison went 2 for 5 as the designated hitter and No. 3 batter. He singled twice.
Morrison is expected to spend about a week playing for the Hammerheads before moving onto Double-A Jacksonville and then Triple-A New Orleans, according to MLB.com. Morrison remains on track for an early June return.






